Press release -
Nottingham runners race to fundraising success for the Stroke Association
Around 270 people from across Nottingham ran, jogged and walked on Sunday 19 March, raising £12,000 for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run.
A sea of purple fundraisers took to Rushcliffe Country Park, Nottingham, to complete a 5k or 10k course, all while helping to conquer stroke. The event was one of 31 runs held by the Stroke Association across the UK, providing people with the perfect motivation to get fit after Christmas.
Joanne Burr, Community and Events Fundraiser at the Stroke Association, said: “With around 1.2 million people across the UK living with the devastating impact of stroke, it is vital that we have people like our Resolution Runners to raise funds and help us conquer stroke.
“We’re extremely grateful to everyone who took part – it was a very windy day, but everyone was in great spirits and there was a fantastic atmosphere. The money raised will fund vital research and support for stroke survivors, as well as help to prevent people from having a stroke.”
At least half of strokes could be prevented if people made simple lifestyle changes, such as keeping blood pressure under control and exercising more.
The Stroke Association is the UK’s leading stroke charity which campaigns to improve stroke care; supports people to make the best recovery they can; and funds ground-breaking research to change the lives of people affected by stroke. For more information about stroke, ring the Helpline on 0303 30 33 100 or visit www.stroke.org.uk.